⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped fine
2 celery ribs, chopped fine
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
½ cup minced fresh parsley, divided
8 cups vegetable broth
1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 cup brown lentils, picked over and rinsed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
½ cup orzo
4 ounces Swiss chard, stemmed and cut into %-inch
pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for
Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until
shimmering. Add onion and celery and cook, stirring
frequently, until translucent and starting to brown, 7 to
8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, add garlic and ginger,
and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. Stir in coriander,
paprika, cumin, cinnamon, and pepper flakes and cook
for 1 minute. Stir in ½ cup cilantro and ¼ cup parsley
and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in broth, chickpeas, and lentils; increase heat to
high and bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low,
partially cover, and gently simmer until lentils are just
tender, about 20 minutes.
Stir in tomatoes and pasta and simmer, partially
serving
covered, for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chard
and continue to cook, partially covered, until pasta is
tender, about 5 minutes. Off heat, stir in lemon juice,
remaining ¼ cup cilantro, and remaining ¼ cup parsley.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, passing
lemon wedges separately.